Arcola

The Battle for Italy, 1796

A game by Kevin Zucker, Tom Walczyk

2 Players 90 minutes Low

Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simulation, Zone of Control

Napoleonic, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Arcola: The Battle for Italy, 1796 is a strategic board game for two players that recreates the critical period of November 1796 in northern Italy. The game is easy to learn, with simple rules that allow players to dive into the action quickly. Players take on the roles of Napoleon's French army and the Austrian forces, using interior lines and clever tactics to outmaneuver each other. With a playtime of 90 minutes, the game is a fun and challenging experience that simulates the real-life battles of the time. The game features a hexagon grid and dice rolling mechanics, adding an element of chance and unpredictability to each turn. As players move their brigades and engage in combat, they must use their wits and strategic thinking to emerge victorious and break the siege of Mantua.